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This post expands on The Privacy Guru’s ongoing look at how artists explore issues of privacy, surveillance, and security. You can catch up on Part 1 here. It’s heartening to see that as privacy and security issues continue to make headlines, artists continue to make art in response. From creative ways to raise privacy awareness to imaginative alternatives to dystopian narratives, artists worldwide contribute to a future where we are free to explore our privacy practice. So w

Once upon a time, in the far-off land of Vienna, four student designers decided to embark on a quest to fight for what they considered a noble cause: a more private, just, and equitable internet. Though the foes were formidable and the topics complex, they envisioned the creation of an online fairy tale which would both engage and enlist people in their journey. So goes the creation story of “King GAFA and the Magical 0-1 Crop,” the latest addition to innovative, artistic pro

A modern art exhibit may not seem like the most accessible venue for raising privacy awareness, but when our most popular tech retail stores resemble museums, artists see opportunities too rich to ignore. The Glass Room, a new interactive exhibit in the SoHo district of New York City, is an excellent example of art imitating life and subverting expectations to make a political statement about privacy. From the exhibit’s website: “The “products” on display have the power to il

Privacy issues go beyond the domain of legalese and social media settings. Our human need for privacy is also essential to creative development. Without privacy we have no basis for the autonomous self and the self-awareness which fosters our creativity. Privacy allows us to be ourselves and express ourselves freely. Increasingly, digital privacy itself is the subject of art. Surveillance, data security, and questions about identity have recently inspired work in visual art,